Student Groups and Professional Organizations

Eta Sigma Gamma

Eta Sigma Gamma (EGA) is the national health education honorary society which was founded in 1967 by Warren E. Schaller HSD, William Bock BHD, and Robert J. Synovitz HSD. ESG first started at Ball State University and now consists of more than 80 chapters at different college and universities throughout the United States and Canada. The goals of EGS include supporting the planning, implementation and evaluation of health education programs and resources, stimulating and disseminating scientific research, recognizing academic achievement, supporting health education advocacy initiatives, and promoting professional standards and ethics. Membership is open to students who are public health majors or minors.

SIUE Gamma Delta Chapter of ESG

Membership requirements of SIUE's Gamma Delta chapter of ESG:

Pay an initiation fee of $50

Have a minimum GPA of 2.7

Attend chapter meetings

Participate in all chapter fundraisers

Participate in at least 10 service hours each semester

Service hours may be earned by participating in or helping prepare for ESG-sponsored events. Some past successful events include:

World AIDS Day

SIUE Health Brigade Day

Thanksgiving canned food drive

Madison County Youth Forum

Condom distribution event at local Edwardsville bars

Participation in a variety of wellness fairs both on and off campus

Members who meet all membership requirements are eligible to wear honor cords at graduation.